Best Corvette C5 Z06 kit?

[Matt Bacon]

Now the Corvette topic has piqued my interest, what’s the best way to get a C5 Z06 in model form?

I can find AMT and Revell kits of what seems to be the right generation, but someone must have got the recipe down pat already...

beat,

M.

[Ace-Garageguy]

I don't have the AMT kit to compare, but I can say without reservation that the Revell Z06 C5 is a great kit. Proportions are very good, mechanical bits are crisply rendered.

The only downside that I recall is the automatic gearbox/transaxle assembly. To get a manual box, you'll have to get the Revell C6 (IIRC).

Edited July 14, 2019 by Ace-Garageguy

[Exotics_Builder]

2 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said:

I don't have the AMT kit to compare, but I can say without reservation that the Revell Z06 C5 is a great kit. Proportions are very good, mechanical bits are crisply rendered.

The only downside that I recall is the automatic gearbox/transaxle assembly. To get a manual box, you'll have to get the Revell C6 (IIRC).

Someone did sell a resin manual transaxle conversion.  I bought a couple.  But I can't remember who did it or even if they are still in business.  I do believe the C6 does have a manual, but am 2,000 miles from home (and the stash) at the moment to confirm

[Matt Bacon]

Thanks, guys... it looks I'll be waiting a while for this one, since the only one available on this side of the pond is £758 (really!) from Amazon...

I'll keep my eyes peeled for the 2004 Commemorative edition, which seems to be the most recent release.

Thanks!

best,

M.

[fumi]

I think only Revell made the C5 Corvette in notchback form.

[Len Woodruff]

Here is one I recently built. Revell did 2 C5 Z06. One as the commemorative version and the other as a plain Z06. The only difference is the decals.

[Matt Bacon]

That looks really excellent! Now I just have to find one...

best,

M.

 

[Len Woodruff]

5 hours ago, Matt Bacon said:

That looks really excellent! Now I just have to find one...

best,

M.

 

Thanks Matt. I have an Extra Z06 I can send you if you can cover the freight. I am not sure how to send it but if you know how to do it then I am game to try.

[Matt Bacon]

That’s a really kind offer, Len. Let me look into shipping... one of the reasons I’ve not just bought one from US eBay is that the sellers want $15 for the kit and $50 for postage to the UK, which may mean USPS is REALLY that expensive. With the £ in its current low, that makes for an expensive kit, even with your extremely generous offer! Let me see what I can find and get back to you... and thanks again.

best,

M.

[peteski]

I went to USPS website and selected small 1lb. package to UK.  Lowest price is 1st Class International Package.  $24.00US.

https://postcalc.usps.com/Calculator/MailServices?country=10143&ccode=GB&omil=False&dmil=False&mdt=7%2F17%2F2019&mdz=8%3A29&m=6&dvi=20&p=1